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1429 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dresden to Sofia

Composite routes from Dresden to Sofia

Cheapest
13 h 28 min
Car
1429 km.
from $78
Fastest
2 h 5 min
Plane
Other
20 h
Bus
1179 km.
from €59.78
Details
7 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1177 km.
from $149.78
6 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1177 km.
from $173.84
24 h 9 min
Train, Bus
1178 km.
from $131.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$368.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$508.90
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$356.23

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$890.58

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$458.01

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$496.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dresden to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
24h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dresden to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.52–$95.42
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.27–$13.99
Bus from Leipzig Hbf Ostseite to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$101.78

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Dresden to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78
Bus from Dresden central station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$16.54

Racic Eurobus

Phone:
+359-887-208-506
Email:
racic_bg@yahoo.com
Website:
racicbg.com/bg/
Bus from Dresden to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.06–$120.86

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Mitte to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to bus which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Dresden to Sofia?

The distance between Dresden and Sofia is 1219 km. The road distance is 1429.4 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dresden to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Sofia bus from?

Dresden to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Dresden station.

Bus or fly from Dresden to Sofia?

The best way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $152.17 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 20h.

Where does the Dresden to Sofia bus arrive?

Dresden to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 19:23 in Dresden and 20:23 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Dresden to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Sofia is 1429 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Dresden to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Sofia?

Book your Dresden to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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